SUMMERVILLE, SC – Katie Stagliano, the 16-year-old Founder and Director of Katie’s Krops, has a new accomplishment to add to her growing resume: published author. Katie's Cabbage is a new children's book dedicated to the story of a little cabbage seedling exploring the ideas of generosity and service that originally motivated Katie to found Katie's Krops.

"This book has been a dream of mine for years,” she shared. “I hope my story will inspire other children to follow their dreams."

"I want to thank my family, Fruits Fruits Marketing and Bonnie Plants,” Katie continued. “Their generous support made this book possible."

The book is currently available on Amazon and is being prepared for a nationwide launch in bookstores. Katie's partners in this effort, the University of South Carolina and Young Palmetto Books, were instrumental in getting to this point.

“It was a pleasure to work with Katie and her family on this project,” said Kim Shealy Jeffcoat, Senior Editor of Young Palmetto Books. “The story of Katie and her cabbage is a wonderful addition to the series and will be enjoyed by children of all ages.”

According to a press release, Katie's Krops is sponsored by:

• Bi-Lo
• LoBue Citrus
• FirstFruits’ Opal Apple®
• RPE’s line of Tasteful Selections™ potatoes
• WP Rawl

The 2015 Katie’s Krops grant is open through December 31st so readers ages 9-16 inspired by Katie’s Cabbage have the chance to start their own gardens and join the Katie’s Krops family.

Congratulations on this impressive accomplishment, Katie!

Katie's Krops